A temporary cell that is no longer useful for development undergoes preprogrammed cell death. During this process,
A)chromosomes join.
B)the cytoskeleton forms large, complex structures.
C)mitochondria merge.
D)the cell can no longer adhere to other cells.

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During preprogrammed cell death, also known as apoptosis, the cell undergoes changes that cause it to detach from neighboring cells and lose its ability to adhere. This enables the cell to be removed without causing damage or inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Chromosomes do not join, the cytoskeleton does not form large, complex structures, and mitochondria do not merge during apoptosis.

A Temporary Cell That Is No Longer Useful for Development